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A recently released Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document titled “Domestic Terrorism Symbols Guide”* links common protest symbols to “terrorism” — another marker in a common theme of conflating militant protest for social justice with deadly terrorist violence within the United States. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Brennan Center have raised warnings about such documents, citing inadequate protections for people’s constitutional rights.

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[-] SirStumps@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately it's similar to the times when homosexuality was targeted.

[-] Ashe 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Absolutely, though there tends to be a lot more visibility, and potential for harm. Not to understate the harm done during the aids crisis. I could maybe be scared back into the closet ~~jk death before detransition~~, but transphobia harms cis women too. I shouldn't know several people who have had to flee their home states due to Republican led legislation, but I do. I shouldn't know people who lost access to their medication, some people who need it post GRS, but I do.

There's a LOT to be said about the subject. My existence shouldnt fall on party lines, but here we are.

[-] SirStumps@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

As I live with the belief no one should tell me how to live my life I believe I should not dictate others. I believe no one should have a say over someone else's life because it's not their life to live.

How does transphobia harm cis women? As I am married to a wonderful women I feel I should know.

[-] Ashe 5 points 1 year ago

A lot of it stems from sexist views, and revolves around beauty standards. Bad faith arguments like "women's spaces"/sports, may seem reasonable upfront even.

The end result ends up with cis women also under threat due to a multitude of factors. Deep voice, gender nonconformity, hormonal disorders, intersex people, the list goes on.

Cis children are being harassed in Canada, cis women have been harassed in bathrooms. "Transvestigators" love to spend their time trying to clock people.

[-] Ashe 5 points 1 year ago

You call people who view things from a different scope emotional, but I'm ultimately concerned about my safety, and the safety of everyone I care about.

Only one side is dogwhistling against minorities, and when it comes to trans people, advocating for outright "elimination of transgenderism". They want us removed from the public eye, and will do everything they can to achieve it. Legislating access to healthcare away from us, jeopardizing our safety, and encouraging their base by trying to say it's morally just. While the "live and let live" types such as yourself don't see the insidious nature happening along party lines. Trans people simply don't matter enough to the average Republican, so no matter what they say, as long as the taxes are lower for them, who cares if some minorities have to suffer for it?

[-] Ashe 4 points 1 year ago

Only states with one political leaning are mandating changes to the course curriculum to try to stave off queer youth and rewrite history. To undermine the historical significance of their actions. Pearson and every other major textbook brand has had to alter their curriculum for states such as Texas and North Carolina.

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